Food Hygiene Ratings in Isle of Wight

1,695 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.1% rated "very good".

1,695
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
70.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.1%1,041
Good18.0%267
Satisfactory9.2%137
Improvement Needed2.2%32
Major Improvement0.5%7
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen41124.2%
Retailers - other28116.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub19111.3%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1569.2%
Other catering premises1508.8%
Mobile caterer1337.8%
Caring Premises995.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop985.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Isle of Wight are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,695 registered food businesses for Isle of Wight. Of these, 1,485 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Number 3PO31 7RH0Jun 05, 2026
Afrowight LtdPO30 1BG1May 21, 2026
Central Convenience StorePO38 3BU1Feb 05, 2026
Duo BaguettesPO40 9UR1Jun 15, 2026
NOURISH (by Battle Hippie)PO331May 29, 2026
Seaview DeliPO34 5EX1Sep 08, 2025
Shanklin StoresPO37 7AA1Nov 03, 2025
The House Of Chilli IOW LtdPO36 0AF1Jun 03, 2026
Binstead Post OfficePO33 3RR2Feb 26, 2026
Bugle HotelPO41 0NS2May 15, 2025
Calbourne Water MillPO30 4JN2Jun 14, 2025
Central Convenience StorePO30 5HS2Oct 06, 2025
Central Convenience StorePO30 5LE2Feb 18, 2026
Central Convenience StorePO32 6JT2May 11, 2026
CM SportsPO30 2AX2Aug 08, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Isle of Wight have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,041 food businesses in Isle of Wight with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Isle of Wight?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Isle of Wight?+

Inspection frequency in Isle of Wight depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies